Wow–talk about a sweet deal!  From December 6th through the 12th, shop Urban Decay and save 25% on just about anything.  Want even more incentive?  Spend just $15 and your order will automatically ship for free (via USPS Priority Mail).

Every beauty junkie who’s into with cruelty-free cosmetics will find something to fill her stocking; speaking for yours truly, I can’t wait to try this De-Slick Oil Control Makeup Setting Spray:

I love me some shine-busters, and since I’ve had nothing but great luck with each Urban Decay product I’ve tried, I hope to update with yet another stellar review.  Stay tuned….

Jen#2

Images courtesy of Urban Decay Cosmetics.

You already know about M•A•C’s dedication to providing education and support for people affected by HIV/AIDS.  So, in honor of yesterday’s World AIDS Day, I think we should help support the Viva Glam campaign even further.

Check out the 2010 holiday gift bag, filled with Viva Glam V lipstick and gloss:

Viva Glam 2010 gift bag

Isn’t it adorable?  Best of all, because it’s a Viva Glam item, 100% of the retail profits are donated to the M∙A∙C AIDS Fund and–if you shop online between now and Sunday, December 5th–shipping is free for everything!  (Just enter coupon code Noble during checkout.)

Happy Holidays,

Jen#2

Viva Glam I

As beauty junkies, do we really need a reason to buy another product? Absolutely!

With the creation of the first Viva Glam lipstick and the eponymous AIDS fund in 1994, M•A•C has demonstrated a desire to provide education and offer support to all people affected by HIV and AIDS across the globe.  Every cent of the sale price, or 100% of the retail profit, is donated to the charity–which has raised over $150 million.  Impressed?  I am, too; each lipstick costs about $14.50.

In honor of the company’s commitment to celebrate individuality, creativity and diversity, M•A•C has selected a different spokesperson for each of the successful Viva Glam ad campaigns–currently Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga.  Still, the choice of models has little to do with why I choose to support this cause; above and beyond the obvious, I happen to love the lipsticks.  My personal favorite (pictured above): Viva Glam I

I don’t wear dark shades that often, but when special occasions warrant, this gorgeous matte brick-red shade is the one I choose.  I like how it delivers maximum impact–without overwhelming the rest of my face.  The only other products I need to complement the look are powder and mascara.

Last–but certainly not least–let me assure you, dear readers, that M•A•C is cruelty-free (we recently had some questions regarding the company’s stance on the topic).  You’ll also find parent company Estée Lauder on the same Caring Consumer list.

Who says you can’t be a philanthropist and look good?

Jen#2

Visit the M•A•C AIDS Fund page to learn more about the Viva Glam project, and how you can help.  My Beauty Bunny.com  is not affiliated with this charitable organization.

Product image and info courtesy of M•A•C and Caring Consumer.

Ask anyone who knows me–I won’t deny it–I love to go shopping!  I also love sampling new beauty products and, like any other aficionado, enjoy spreading the word about the ones with whom I’ve had great luck.  (Marketing pros like to refer to this  as “positive word-of-mouth”: nothing beats free advertising!)

In an ideal world, the sky would  rain a copious amount of amazing, cruelty-free cosmetics upon us–and none of us would have to worry at all about how much they cost.   Although the odds of that happening are relatively slim, there are still ways to score cool freebies–thanks to retailers such as Hautelook.  This online specialty shop is so awesome: not only can you save 50-75% off the latest and greatest in designer fashion, you also save big bucks on while indulging that craving for a beauty fix…

Speaking of indulgence–be sure to enter their Facebook contest ASAP!  Up-for-grabs are a $250 shopping spree (good for anything available online at the time of redemption), along with a chance to win a $250 cosmetics bag filled with cruelty-free Smashbox. Talk about music to this bona fide cosmetics junkie’s ears!

Want to win?  See the official rules regarding entry/participation; contest ends June 17, 2010 at 8 am PST.

This promotion is in no way affiliated with, nor administered by My Beauty Bunny.

All products featured are available online from UrbanDecay.com or Sephora.com.  Yippee-ai-yay!